History 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe transformation of British Society 1931-51GCSEOCR Created by: gbow231Created on: 12-06-15 16:55 Where is Jarrow? It is a small city in Newcastle 1 of 22 What was their largest industry in the 1930's? Shipping 2 of 22 When did the marchers go? London 3 of 22 How many men went originally? 200 4 of 22 How did they get petitions? Holding up banners saying 'Jarrow Crusade' 5 of 22 What was the phoney war? a 9 month period where nothing happened 6 of 22 When germany attacked Poland what did they call it? Blitzkrieg (Lightning war) 7 of 22 What is the battle of Dunkirk famous for? the French and British retreating 8 of 22 How many days after fighting did the retreat begin? 10 days 9 of 22 How many small boats rescued troops? around 80,000 10 of 22 Between what dates were soldiers evacuated? 26th may and 4th june 11 of 22 how many soldiers were evacuated? around 330,000 12 of 22 How many soldiers were taken as prisoners? around 300,000 13 of 22 In Britain what was Dunkirk celebrated as? a triumph 14 of 22 During the battle of britain, what was the german name for the invasion? Operation sealion 15 of 22 When did the battle of britain begin and how long did it last? It began on the 1st july 1940, it lasted throughout the summer 16 of 22 name two RAF strengths We had Radar, pilots who baled over britain could land safely 17 of 22 name two Luftwaffe weaknessess Bombers were too small, pilots who baled over Britain became prisoners of war 18 of 22 What was the main fear during airaids? Gas attacks 19 of 22 how many anderson shelters were built? 2 million 20 of 22 What age did women have to start working? 20 and over 21 of 22 Name two types of propaganda to try to get women to work? "Did for Victory" , "Join the wrens" 22 of 22
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